How are Nikon users reacting...

I wonder how Nikon users are reacting to the D5 and D500 announcements.

The d500 in particular. More compact, faster and on paper, improved AF to compete with 7dmk2 at 10fps. Fewer MP sensor at 20.9 than the 5500 and 7200. I wonder what reaction that's getting? The 5500 and 7200 produce great IQ. Wonder what that sensor brings to the table to counter fewer mp? They call it their DX flagship so there must be something new and better there.

Anyway,what interests me us that the 5500 and 7200 produced great IQ, the 5500 is compact and the new AF system has nice specs, so is this a 5500 size body with high IQ and great AF?

Like I said, I wonder if there is excitement or disappointment in the new bodies.

I am guessing a big part of it is readout speed. 20.9MP makes it easier to achieve 10fps burst rate than 24MP (which tops out at 6 fps in the D7200). Maybe some improvements in DR or sensitivity, but likely not much in it when you normalize for resolution.

As far as body size goes, like the 7D II, this is more likely to be an FF-sized body than it is a D5500 sized one. Just look at the D300s.

This personally has no bearing on me and my photography what so ever, but I have seen where DX sport shoots have been clamoring for a successor to the D300S. Well, it looks like they finally got their wish. For the enthusiasts out there though, the D7200 is still going to be fantastic.

4-5 years ago I was looking to upgrade my D300 - finally had to get a D3s because I got tired of waiting. However, since that time I've opted for my M1 for my travel/go to kit and keep my D3s (2) for sports. Although the D5 (or D500) is tempting, I doubt I'll get it as I'm reducing my sports shooting. Hopefully Oly will continue to improve the M1 AF performance as well.

I am guessing a big part of it is readout speed. 20.9MP makes it easier to achieve 10fps burst rate than 24MP (which tops out at 6 fps in the D7200). Maybe some improvements in DR or sensitivity, but likely not much in it when you normalize for resolution.

As far as body size goes, like the 7D II, this is more likely to be an FF-sized body than it is a D5500 sized one. Just look at the D300s.

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It's with in a mm here and there of the D300s. Much bigger than the D7200/D5500. It's actually bigger than the D610 & D750.

I don't know nikons very well. What does it bring to the table that the d750 and d810 don't already have? D5 sensor and AF at a lower price point? I'm guessing faster fps for now, better low-light performance, but not all d5 bells and whistles? Seems like a big announcement and I know some Nikon users that would cling to their d300s on their death beds, just never understood their place in the world.

Yeah, the D500 is meant as a sports/action camera with more reach over the 35mm FF cameras (just like the 7D2). People who have to question what the camera is for, aren't the intended market for the camera.

I must say though, I compared the size of the D500, D7200, and GH4 on camerasize.com, and man, the Nikon bodies are BIG and heavy (the 7200 weights around 760g, only 100g lighter than the D500).

Love my film Nikons and D700 + the great legacy glass but I wouldn't buy a Nikon new (for my needs). Nikon would do well to take a leaf out of Sonys book and get a FF mirrorless onto the market - maybe a FF version of their Nikon 1 range.

IMO the best thing about these announcements is that they will drive down the price of some great used bodies (eg the D700 & D300) for people that want to try a DSLR camera.

Nikon has a strange idea of what 'compact' is. No doubt the D500 will be an excellent camera and appeal to the wildlife and sports crowd, but the size is going to turn off a lot of amateurs. It's also more than a little ironic that just about all the good DX lenses today come from 3rd party manufacturers.

Nikon has a strange idea of what 'compact' is. No doubt the D500 will be an excellent camera and appeal to the wildlife and sports crowd, but the size is going to turn off a lot of amateurs. It's also more than a little ironic that just about all the good DX lenses today come from 3rd party manufacturers.

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It's not really for the amateurs. The D5500 and D7200 are for them. The D500 is for a professional who needs/wants the extra reach, dual card slots and best DX IQ. At least that is how Nikon is marketing it.

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